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Combined losses of state discoms see year-on-year decline in FY20

Combined losses of state government-owned power distribution companies (discoms) fell year-on-year to around Rs.75,000 crore in FY20, according to information tabled in Parliament.

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Renewables can create opportunities for power transmission solutions: Siemens

Siemens FACTS | T&D India

Increasing quantum of renewable energy being fed into the grid can create business opportunities for power transmission solutions, noted Sunil Mathur, MD & CEO, Siemens Ltd. Mathur was speaking at an investor call discussing the company’s financial performance for the year ending September 30, 2021.

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Power transmission projects worth nearly Rs.16,000 crore approved

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The Union power ministry has approved over 20 interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects, with an aggregate investment outlay of nearly Rs.16,000 crore. Approval has also been given to a new substation at Siot in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir.

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Hitachi Energy automates power distribution for new Kolkata Metro line

Kolkata Metro New Line | T&D India

 

India’s oldest metro rail operator has opted for Hitachi Energy’s technology to reduce costs and travel time and promote sustainability.

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ABB India to provide continuous power supply to Indore smart city

ABB CSS | T&D India

 

ABB has partnered with Indore Smart City Development Ltd (ISCDL) to deploy next-generation digital technology that enables the continuous supply of electricity to homes and businesses, a release by ABB Ltd said.

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CERC directs IEX to consult CEA on cross-border trading

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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has directed Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) to approach Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in the matter of IEX seeking permission to allow cross-trading on the exchange.

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Discoms dues see year-on-year decline in November 2021

Praapti Chart November 2021 | T&D India

 

Dues payable by state power distribution companies (discoms) witnessed a year-on-year fall in November 2021, according to statistics released in the government portal PRAAPTI.

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Skipper expects international business to dominate order book

Skipper Testing | T&D India

 

The management of Skipper Ltd expects that international business will account for 75 per cent of the company’s order book over the next two years, according to a company statement.

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Godrej & Boyce commissions 220kV substation in Karnataka

Godrej & Boyce SS Karnataka LR | T&D India

The Power Infrastructure and Renewable Energy (PIRE) business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd has commissioned a 220kV grid substation in Karnataka, the company announced in a release.

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Schneider Electric reaffirms commitment to India’s smart metering programme

Smart Meters General | T&D India

Schneider Electric aims to support the Government of India’s Smart Meter National programme through its manufacturing facility in Mysuru, Karnataka, a company release said.

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